Time running out for Rajasthan
ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Mohali
Match facts
Saturday, May 5, MohaliStart time 2000 (1430 GMT)
Big Picture
For a side lacking the power and big names of other IPL teams like Kolkata Knight Riders or Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab have a creditable away record this season, having won four of six games. It is at home where they have struggled, with only one win out of four matches in Mohali. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have struggled to win away from their home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with four losses from five games.Form guide
(completed games, most recent first)Rajasthan Royals: LLLLW
Players to watch
Rahul Dravid has been in fine touch and has scored 333 runs, but his strike-rate of 116.02 has meant he has not been able to dictate terms. His average innings has lasted close to 30 deliveries, which increases the pressure on the middle order in big chases, or on flat pitches. Mohali hasn't exactly been a high-scoring venue this season, though.Stats and trivia
- The highest team total in Mohali this season is 171, which is lowest among all venues.
- Royals have the worst away win-loss ratio, 0.68, among the eight old IPL franchises.
Quotes
"It was obviously a very positive week for us. We have won matches against some big teams at big stadiums... the challenge for us now is to rectify what we have done [wrong] here in Mohali."Adam Gilchrist
Rahul Dravid
Abhishek Purohit is an editorial assistant at ESPNcricinfo